Last year

• Sotetsu Ishikawa points (Edo Shogunate period), by palpation

(S) Shudo Denmai recommendations

Other Japanese sources, including Dr. Ineon Moon; Shiroda’s Basic Study of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Therapy,

POINTS ON THE HEAD

Bl 5 •

Bl 6 •

Bl 7 • depression, eye problems, hysteria, insomnia, nasal problems

DU 15 • aphasia after stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, tongue problems

DU 16 • aphasia after stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, cold and flu, headache, sinus congestion (S), speech difficulty

DU 20 • hemorrhoids, hypertension

DU 20-22 dizziness, heavy head, headache, hypotension, insomnia, poor memory, nausea, sleepy after eating, smell, inability, vagus nerve, vomiting

DU 21 •

DU 22 • dizziness (S), headache (S), excessive tearing

DU 23 • nasal congestion (DM) (S), mental disorder

DU 24 •

GB 5 headache (temporal) (S), migraine (S), Tooth pain (S), Trigeminal neuralgia (S)

GB 6 headache (temporal) (S), migraine (S), tooth pain (S), trigeminal neuralgia (S)

GB 11 tinnitus (S)

GB 12 headache (S), insomnia (S), tinnitus

GB 14 eye problems

GB 15 •

GB 16 •

GB 17 hyperacidity

GB 18 •

GB 19 • headache

GB 20 • eye problems (Yanagiya GB 20) (S), eye problems, headache (S), sinusitis

SI 17 headache, temporal

SJ 20 cataracts (DM) (S), tinnitus (S)

POINTS OF THE FACE

BL 2 • eye problems (S), dull headache, excessive sleeping, trigeminal neuralgia

Bl 3 eye inflammation (DM) (S), eye strain or pain (S), excess tearing (S)

BL 7 headache, stiff neck

DU 26 • facial paralysis (S), seizure

GB 1 eye disease (S)

GB 2 jaw pain (S), TMJ , tinnitus (S)

GB 3 • tooth pain (S), eye problems, facial neuralgia (S), hypertension (bleed)

GB 14 trigeminal neuralgia (S)

LI 20 nasal and sinus problems (S), toothache, upper (bleed)

SI 18 nasal problems

SI 19 conjunctivitis, ear problems, TMJ

SJ 17 dizziness (S), hiccoughs, throat problems (S), tinnitus (S), toothache

SJ 20 eye problems

SJ 21 • TMJ, ear problems

SJ 23 eye problems, facial paralysis (S)

ST 2 facial paralysis (S)

ST 3 sinus, upper jaw toothache

ST 4 • facial paralysis (S)

ST 5 • lower jaw toothache

ST 6 •

ST 7 tinnitus, TMJ (S), toothache, trigeminal neuralgia

ST 8 headache, temporal, tearing, constant

Yintang nasal and sinus problems (S)

Yuyao eye strain (S)

POINTS ON THE NECK AND SHOULDERS

BL 11 • influenza, asthma, cold and flu (DM), cough (DM), neck stiffness (DM), thyroid problems

GB 21 • labor induction (with Sp 6) (IDN), neck-shoulder stiffness (S), headache (S), hypertension (S), toothache (DM) (S)

LI 15 • shoulder joint problems (S)

LI 15 skin problems (DM)

LI 17 • interscapular tension (S), neck-shoulder stiffness (S), shoulder-neck stiffness (S), thoracic outlet syndrome (S), throat obstruction (S)

Ren 22 asthma, laryngitis, pharyngitis

Ren 23 • pharyngitis, tongue paralysis, tonsillitis

Ren 24 • toothache

SI 14 headache

SI 15 •

headache

SI 16 •

SJ 15 • neck-shoulder stiffness (S), hypertension

SJ 16 •

ST 9 hoarseness (S), hypertension, morning sickness, throat obstruction (S)

ST 10 •

ST 11 sore throat

ST 12 neck-shoulder stiffness (S), shoulder-neck stiffness (S)

ST 9 • sore throat (S), asthma (S), gallstone pain

POINTS ON THE UPPER BACK

BL 12 cold and flu (S), hives, neck stiffness, throat problems, tonsillitis

BL 13 cough, health maintenance (DM), neck stiffness (S), respiratory problems, shoulder stiffness (S)

BL 14 neck stiffness (S), shoulder stiffness (S),

BL 15 esophageal constriction, heart disorders (S), mental disturbance, neck stiffness (S), red eye, rheumatoid arthritis, shoulder stiffness (S)

BL 17 diaphragm problems (S), dysmenorrhea (S), esophageal constriction (S), liver or GB problems, mental disturbance, perimenopause (S), vomiting (S)

BL 41 blood poison, neck and shoulder pain

BL 42 arm numbness (S), cervical lymphadenitis, respiratory problems, shoulder pain, neck stiffness (S)

BL 43 fatigue (DM) (S), lowered immunity (DM), heart fatigue, upper back stiffness (S)

BL 46 esophageal constriction

DU 10 cough (S), nervous disorders (DM) (S)

DU 11 chest pain, heart problems, insomnia, nervous disorders (DM) (S)

DU 12 cough (S), fatigue (DM), laryngitis, lung disorders, nervous disorders, pediatric disorders

DU 13 cold and flu

DU 14 cold and flu (DM) (S), cough (DM) (S), laryngitis, meningitis, mental disorders, throat problems

GB 21 •

SI 9 shoulder joint problems (S)

SI 11 • arm pain or numbness (S), chest pain, lactation low (DM)

SJ 14 •

SJ 15 •

POINTS ON THE MID BACK

BL 18 depression (S), gallbladder problems, insomnia (liver), jaundice, liver problems (r) (S), stroke sequelae

BL 19 gallbladder problems (r) (DM) (S)

BL 20 amnesia, duodenal ulcer, , spleen imbalance (S), stomach disorders

BL 21 spleen imbalance (S)

BL 22 gallstones

BL 48 gallstones

BL 49 gallstones, gastrospasm

BL 50 abdominal pain (S), stomach pain (S)

BL 52 abdomen cold, gynecological problems, kidney deficiency, penis/testicle/scrotum, urethritis

BL 53 hip problems

DU 6 diabetes (DM) (S), gum disease, spleen-pancreas weakness

DU 8 anxiety, facial paralysis, fatigue due to nervousness, insomnia

DU 9 poor concentration, digestive disorders (S), esophageal constriction, esophageal obstruction (S), headache, kidney fire, sluggish liver, lung infection, nervous disorders (DM) (S)

DU 10 asthma, spleen-pancreas weakness

POINTS ON THE LOWER BACK

BL 22 adrenal fatigue, back pain, spontaneous (S), blood circulation problems, diabetes, kidney inflammation (S)

BL 23 adrenal fatigue, asthma, diabetes, eye bleeding, kidney imbalance (S), sexual organ dysfunction, vision weak

BL 51 •

BL 52 lower back pain, (S), fatigue (S), kidney stones (S)

DU 2 coccyx pain (S), constipation (DM) (S), hemorrhoid (S)

DU 3 adrenal weakness (DM), lower back pain, (S), prostate problems, sciatica (S)

DU 4 adrenal weakness (DM), lower back pain, enuresis, gum disease, intestinal bleeding, kidney disorder, nausea, acute, vaginal discharge

Shi qi zhui xia back pain (S), sciatica (S)

POINTS ON THE HIP AND SACRUM

BL 25 lower back pain, (S), leg pain (S),

BL 27 bladder problems (S), gynecological disorders (S), hemorrhoids (S), intestinal inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis (DM)

BL 28 bladder infection

BL 30-34 bladder infection, breech presentation, endometriosis, hemorrhoids, menstrual cramps, uterus and ovary disorders

BL 53 libido low (S), prostate problems (S), urination frequent (S)

BL 54 hemorrhoid (S), urination frequent (S)

DU 1 epilepsy, hemorrhoids, manic disorder

DU 2 enuresis, hemorrhoids

DU 3 enuresis

GB 30 hip pain (S), sciatic pain (S)

Gluteal pt hemorrhoid (S), sciatica (S)

Iliac pt back pain (S), sacroiliac pain (S)

Ischeal pt sciatic pain (S)

Onodera pt epigastric pain (S), hip pain (S)

POINTS ON THE CHEST

Axillary pt asthma (S), cough (S)

KI 23 costal neuralgia (S), heart disease (l) (S)

KI 26 thoracic outlet syndrome (S), throat disorder (S), thyroid disorder (S)

KI 27 thoracic outlet syndrome (S), throat disorder (S), thyroid disorder (S)

LU 1 asthma (S), cough (S), thoracic outlet syndrome (S)

Ren 17 anxiety, breast disease (S), breast pain, depression, heart disease (S), insufficient lactation (S), lactation problems, psychosomatic disorders (S), upper back pain

ST 18 chest pain, pleurisy

ST 19 gallstone pain, nausea-vomiting, stomach pain

POINTS ON THE EPIGASTRIUM

GB 24 gallbladder disease (r) (S), stroke prediction (S)

KI 19 reinforce Ren 12. ST 21

LIV 13 • epigastric pain (S), ascites, pancreas-stomach disorders (l) (S), peritonitis

LIV 14 chest heaviness, gallstones, liver disease (r) (S)

Ren 12 diabetes, fu organ problems (DM), gastrointestinal disorder (S), gastroptosis, hypoglycemia, insomnia (S), morning sickness (with SJ 4) (l), stomach pain

Ren 14 asthma (S), asthma, cough (S), epigastric constriction (S), esophageal stenosis, gastrointestinal disorder (S), heart disease (S), heart problems, insomnia (S), lower back, inability to straighten, morning sickness (with Ren 12), stomach problems (S)

ST 19 diaphragm spasm (S), epigastric pain (S), gallbladder stone or inflammation (r) (S), liver-gallbladder disease (r) (S), pancreas/stomach disorder (l) (S)

ST 20 diaphragm spasm (S), epigastric pain (S), liver-gallbladder disease (r) (S), pancreas/stomach disorder (l) (S)

ST 21 liver-gallbladder disease (r) (S), pancreas/stomach disorder (l) (S)

POINTS ON THE LOWER ABDOMEN

GB 25 • kidney deficiency (w/ BL 23) (S), fatigue, gastrospasm, intestinal disorder, stiff neck

GB 26 • lower back pain, leukorrhea

GB 27 • appendicitis (r) ileocecal valve (r)

GB 28 •

KI 12 reinforce Ren 3 (S), urethritis (S), urinary frequency (S), vaginal discharge (S)

KI 16 lower back pain, (S), diabetes, diarrhea (S), kidney deficiency (S)

Ren 1 anal fissure, drowning, chronic hemorrhoid

Ren 2 urethritis (S), urinary frequency (S), vaginal discharge (S)

Ren 3 pain at BL 40 (S), pediatric enuresis (S), gynecological complaints, peritonitis, urethritis (S), urinary frequency (S), vaginal discharge (S)

Ren 4 abdominal distension (S), gynecological complaints (S), postpartum depression (S), small intestine inflammation, urinary frequency, urinary problems (S), uterine fibroid

Ren 6 abdominal pain (S), appendicitis (DM) (S), appendicitis (DM), food poisoning (DM), ileocecal pain (S)

Ren 7 abdominal distension (S), abdominal pain, lower back pain, (S), diarrhea (S), kidney infection

Ren 8 pediatric abdominal problems, gonorrhea, chronic miscarriage,

Ren 9 ascites, diarrhea, chronic (S), diarrhea (DM), edema (S), fluid stagnation (S), kidney infection, urinary dysfunction

Ren 10 gastroptosis

SP 14 constipation (l), diarrhea

SP 15 constipation (l), diarrhea, dysmenorrhea

ST 24 duodenal disease (S)

ST 25 intestinal problems (S), kidney infection

ST 27 coccygeal pain, diarrhea, endometriosis (DM), hernia (DM) (S), male and female infertility, intestinal problems (S), kidney infection, urogenital problems (S)

ST 30 male and female infertility, kidney infection, uterine myoma

POINTS OF THE HAND

HT 9 chest pain or heart attack (DM or bleed) (S), needle shock (DM) (S)

LI 1 gout (bleed)

LI 2 stye (DM) (S), pediatric constipation

LI 4 • face flushing (S), headache, hypertension, neck-shoulder tension (S), sinus inflammation, stroke, toothache

LU 10 • thumb pain (S), throat sore (S), tonsillitis (S)

LU 11 throat pain (bleed) (S)

PC 8 • palpitation (S), chest tightness (S)

SI 1 chest oppression (bleed) (S), chest pain (bleed), fainting, headache at BL 7 (DM), sore throat (bleed)

SI 3 arthritis, headache (S), headache, influenza (DM), intestinal bleeding, neck-shoulder pain (S), pneumonia

SJ 1 headache (bleed), tinnitus (bleed)

SJ 3 • dizziness (S), tinnitus (S)

SJ 4 blood disorders, gynecological disorders, heart irregular, morning sickness (IDN)

POINTS OF THE WRIST

HT 7 constipation (DM) (S), mental disorders (DM)

LI 5 • wrist problems

LU 9 cold and flu (S), cough (S), urinary problems (S)

PC 7 • wrist pain (S)

SI 6 skin bumps: acne, boil (DM), wrist pain

SJ 5 • wrist pain (S)

SJ 8 headache, strong pain

POINTS OF THE LOWER ARM

HT 3 • tinnitus (DM) (S), elbow problems (S), redeye, stiff neck

HT 6 chest pain (S), palpitations (S)

LI 6 abdominal pain (S), thumb numbness, toothache, wrist tendonitis (S)

LI 7 •

LU 5 • edema (S), brain feels heavy, throat pain (S), urinary problems (S)

LU 6 hemorrhoid (S)

LU 7 swollen cheek , gum infection, interscapular pain (S), throat sore (S), toothache

LU 8 cough (S), fever (S), tonsillitis

LI 10 • face flushing (S), abdomen cold, head hot, boils, carbuncles (DM), lymph adenitis, shoulder tension (S), skin problems (DM), stroke (DM)

LI 11 • eye problems, face flushing (S), headache, head fullness (S), hypertension (DM) (S), infections (DM), skin problems (DM), upper limb regulation (S)

PC 3 stubborn cough

PC 4 stubborn cough, palpitations (S)

PC 6 • palpitations (S), dizziness, epigastric disorder (S), headache

PC 7 hand circulation

SI 7 •

POINTS ON THE UPPER ARM

LI 14 • inability to raise arm

SI 10 shoulder pain

SJ 12 •

SJ 13 •

POINTS OF THE THIGH AND KNEE

BL 40 lower back pain, (S), headache, knee pain (DM) (S)

GB 29 hip joint problem (S), inguinal pain

GB 31 • abdomen cold (DM), cold feet (DM)

LIV 8 bladder disorders, dizziness (S), endometriosis, headache (S), knee pain (S), nausea (S)

LIV 11 endometriosis, prostate disorder, testicle-scrotum disorders

SP 10 • menstrual irregularity (S), blood poisoning, endometriosis

SP 11 ascites (DM), inguinal hernia

SP 12 ascites (DM), inguinal hernia

ST 32 • femoral nerve pain (S)

ST 34 • knee pain (S), abdominal pain, acute, appendicitis, R (DM), diarrhea (DM), gastrointestinal spasm

Xi Yan knee pain (S)

POINTS OF THE LOWER LEG

BL 37 leg stiffness (S), sciatica (S)

BL 39 lower back pain, (S), sciatica (S)

BL 56 gastrocnemius spasm (S), hemorrhoids, sciatica

BL 57 • hemorrhoids, knee problems

BL 58 bladder infection (S), headache, occiput (S), knee problems, sciatica

BL 59 acute lower back pain (S), acute sciatica (S)

GB 34 • gallbladder channel excess (S), lower back pain, bell’s palsy, GI bleeding, menstrual problems due to excess

GB 38 gallbladder channel excess (S), poison/drug detox

GB 39 •

KI 7 abdominal distension (S), fatigue (S), heel bone pain, low libido (S), tinnitus (S)

KI 9 anal prolapse, chest pain (S), hemorrhoids, medication poison, motion sickness (IDN) (S), palpitations (S)

KI 10 fluid imbalance (S), weak kidney

LIV 5 gynecological disorders, inguinal hernia, leukorrhea, prostate problems, testicle-scrotum problems

SP 6 • menstrual problems (S), bladder infection, fetal malpresentation (DM) (S), kidney infection, male infertility, venereal disease

SP 8 diarrhea, acute (S), acute gastrointestinal pain (S), knee joint infection

SP 9 • gastrointestinal disorder (S), abdominal pain, diarrhea (S), hot flashes (S), knee joint pain (S), menstrual disorders

ST 36 • digestive problems (S), chronic illness (DM), depression (S), insomnia (S), knee edema (DM) (S), longevity (DM)

ST 37 intestinal disorders, sinus congestion, knee edema (DM) (S)

ST 40 stomach channel excess (S)

POINTS OF THE ANKLE

GB 40 gallbladder channel excess (S), stiff neck

LIV 4 asthma (S), cough (S), fever (S), gallstone, herpes simplex, hyperacidity

SP 5 anal prolapse (DM) (S), asthma (S), cough (S), hernia, inguinal, herpes outbreak (DM)

ST 41 • SCM tenderness (S), eyelid disorders, stye (DM)

POINTS OF THE FOOT

BL 60 • back pain (S), bladder channel excess (S), diarrhea (DM), headache, occiput (S), pain at Ren 3 (S)

BL 61 heel pain

BL 62 •

BL 64 mania

BL 67 difficult delivery (DM), difficult labor (DM) (S), malpresentation of fetus (DM) (S)

GB 41 gallbladder stones or inflammation (r) (S)

GB 43 edema, sciatica

KI 1 hypertension (DM) (S) (S), revive consciousness (DM) with DU 20, whole body edema (DM)

KI 2 ear suppuration (DM) (S), hot feet (S), hypertension, throat pain, tinnitus (S)

KI 3 circulation poor, chronic cough, ear disorders, throat problems

KI 4 heel bone pain

KI 5 Achilles tendon pain, heel bone pain

KI 7 kidney deficiency (S)

LIV 1 chest pain with anxiety, dizziness (S), epigastric pain (S), headache (DM) (S), nausea (S)

LIV 2 gout, headache (S), nausea (S)

LIV 3 • appetite loss

SP 1 geriatric insomnia(S), acute anxiety, acute gastrointestinal pain(S), mental disorder (S), pediatric night terror

SP 2 gastrointestinal pain (S), gout (S)

SP 3 abdominal pain (S), gastrointestinal pain (S), kidney stone attack (S), menstrual problems (S)

SP 4 constipation (l) (S)

JAKE PAUL FRATKIN, OMD is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine in practice since 1978. After seven years basic training in Japanese acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in this country, he went to Beijing for one year to do advanced hospital training in herbal internal medicine, pediatrics and medical qi gong. He is the author of CHINESE HERBAL PATENT MEDICINES, (2001), a respected reference work of 1200 Chinese herbal products available in this country. In 1999 he received the national award, Acupuncturist of the Year, from the American Association of Oriental Medicine, and 2006 he received the award as Acupuncture Teacher of the Year. He is a recognized expert in the treatment of leaky gut syndrome, chronic respiratory and digestive disorders. Jake lives and practices in Boulder, Colorado